Preview: Chicago Sky vs. Connecticut Sun - Eastern Conference Showdown

The Chicago Sky (2-7) are looking to end their road trip on a high note as they face the Connecticut Sun (2-7) in a crucial Eastern Conference encounter this Sunday. The Sky are struggling, having dropped their last three games, including a 88-70 defeat to the Atlanta Dream last Friday. Meanwhile, the Sun are recovering from a hefty 104-67 loss to the Washington Mystics last Sunday.

Catch the action at Noon ET from the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut, live on CBS and Paramount+. The Connecticut Sun are narrowly favored by 1.5 points, with the over/under set at 156.5 in the latest odds from FanDuel Sportsbook. Experts Calvin Wetzel and Aaron Barzilai from SportsLine predict a Connecticut victory in a game that doesn’t reach the total points over/under. Don’t miss the opportunity to watch the game with a free one-week trial available for new CBS and Paramount+ users. Wetzel and Barzilai’s impressive record of 202-111-2 (+57.9 units) during the 2024 WNBA season, and 147-88-1 (+47.1 units) throughout the 2024-25 NCAA season, speaks volumes. Betting enthusiasts following their advice could have enjoyed substantial returns. Also, new users can explore latest promotional codes from FanDuel, DraftKings, and BetMGM.

Top picks for Sky vs. Sun (odds may vary): - Connecticut Sun -1.5 (-108) - Under 158 total points (-110)

Connecticut Sun -1.5 (-108) After a rocky start to the season, the Sun have found some form, winning two of their last four games, including a notable win at home. Meanwhile, the Sky’s recent form has been shaky, losing their last three matches by substantial margins, all of which were in unfamiliar territories. Currently, the Sky stand at 1-5 when playing away, with Courtney Vandersloot unavailable for the game, further complicating their strategy.

“For the first time this season, the 2-7 Connecticut Sun are entering a game as the favorites – though just barely. They still aren’t favored by enough considering they’re up against Chicago, a team with only two victories as well,” comments one analyst. “Since Vandersloot’s injury, the Sky are 0-3 against the spread, each time losing by at least 18 points. Until the sportsbook odds adjust, or the Sky find their rhythm, betting against them is the safe play.”

Under 158 total points (-110) With Vandersloot out, Wetzel highlights the anticipated low-scoring match, especially as the Sun are the WNBA’s lowest-scoring team.

“Losing your key playmaker isn’t effective for any team’s offense, as the Sky’s recent heavy losses show. None of these games hit the 160-point mark, with Chicago failing to reach 70 points each time,” Wetzel notes. “Facing the league’s slowest-paced team, infamous for their fourth-worst offensive output, it’s a perfect setup for a dreary encounter. Take the under while it remains in the high 150s.”